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Hot Dog! Oscar Mayer “Wienermobile” Arrives in the Capital City

The Oscar Mayer Wienermobile is here! As part of its annual “coast-to-coast wienie roast,” the iconic Oscar Mayer Wienermobile will be in Montgomery, Wetumpka, Prattville, and Milbrook from Thursday, May 13th until Sunday, May 16th.  Fans can peek inside and take pics with the 27-foot-long hotdog on wheels at various locations throughout the weekend as the hotdog company aims to…

Dr. Ulusses Davila discusses mental health in children

By: Lillian Lalo

How has your child adapted to the pandemic over the past year? Dr. Ulysses Davila with Jackson Hospital and Clinic says, “the stress of dealing with a pandemic presents itself in different ways for different age groups.” Lillian Lalo talks to Dr. Davila for more information.

ASU Softball: Alabama State scores a pair in the sixth to stay alive in winner’s bracket at SWAC Championship

GULFPORT, Miss. | Alabama State and Texas Southern found themselves in a pitcher’s duel until a timely hit and run put the Lady Hornets on the board and they held on for a 2-0 victory at the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) Championship Tournament Wednesday afternoon. For more ASU Hornet News, visit AlabamaNews.Net!

Governor Ivey Announces COVID-19 Vaccination Eligibility Will Now Include Those Age 12 and Older

Governor Ivey has announced the expansion of the COVID-19 vaccination eligibility. It now includes individuals age 12 and older, it is effective immediately. U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorized the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use in adolescents with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices giving recommendations Wednesday and the CDC gave…

CrimeStoppers: Atlanta Search for Armed and Dangerous Fugitive Expands to Covington County

CrimeStoppers: Andre Thomas An Atlanta search for Andre Thomas, an alleged armed and dangerous fugitive has expanded to Alabama. According to CrimeStoppers, the search has now included Covington County. Police say Thomas could have relatives and associates in the area and he may have reached out to them as he was planning his escape from the law. Thomas is described…

Selma Police Search for Missing 13 Year Old Female

Selma Police are looking for 13-year-old Kamirah Coleman who was last seen at the Dollar General in White Hall, Al on May 8th at 9:30 pm. Coleman left her home in Selma the previous night. She was last seen wearing a purple dress, black shirt, and dark color shoes. Officers believe Coleman is trying to get to the Montgomery area….